COURSE CURRICULUM

The Accounting and Business Management degree with a foundation year offers a clear and structured route for students aiming to build careers in finance, business, or entrepreneurship. In the foundation year, you develop essential academic and professional skills such as critical thinking, volunteering experience, and an understanding of global business environments. These core modules prepare you for the academic demands of university and the expectations of the workplace. In the first year of the degree, the curriculum provides a comprehensive overview of business fundamentals. You study business law, accounting, economics, marketing, and statistics while also learning how organisations operate. This equips you with the theoretical knowledge and practical tools needed for decision-making in real-world business settings. In the second year, the program shifts toward more specialised knowledge in areas such as financial reporting, taxation, performance management, and financial management. You also engage with essential business functions like project management, supply chain sustainability, and digital marketing. Modules such as Graduate Employability Competencies and Resourcing and Talent Management ensure you understand how to navigate the job market and manage talent within organisations. In the final year, you refine your knowledge and focus on strategic-level skills. The Global Enterprise and Consultancy Practice module enhances your ability to analyse business problems and collaborate effectively, while Strategic Management Accounting prepares you to make high-level financial decisions. By combining academic study with employability-focused training and practical experience, the course ensures you graduate with the skills, confidence, and insight to succeed in the competitive business world. The balance of theoretical learning, hands-on projects, and real-world application prepares you not only for immediate employment but also for long-term career progression in accounting, finance, and management.